US Bridges

Ramp E of Rte. 495 over I-495; Il

Good

Fairfax County, Virginia · 0.10FR495 S / 0.05TO395 N · Structure no. 000000000006574

Built
1977
48 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
210 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23,000
2003 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp E of Rte. 495 over I-495; Il is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp E of Rte. 495 over I-495; Il in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 48 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 23,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,380 by 2040. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp E of Rte. 495
CrossesI-495; Il
Location0.10FR495 S / 0.05TO395 N
RouteInterstate 495
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.79128, -77.1721
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 23 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.1 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,000 (2003)
Projected traffic41,380 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$500 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp E of Rte. 495 over I-495; Il built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Ramp E of Rte. 495 over I-495; Il in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Ramp E of Rte. 495 over I-495; Il carry?

About 23,000 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ramp E of Rte. 495 over I-495; Il?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp E of Rte. 495 over I-495; Il?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.